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Arsenal FC – Newcastle United
The year 2023 has begun and in the Premier League the ball is rolling again immediately. Unlike in the Bundesliga, there is no winter break on the island. The teams have a tough schedule ahead of them in the coming weeks and months. On Tuesday, for example, we can look forward to the top match between the league leaders Arsenal FC and the Magpies from Newcastle United. Find out who will come out on top in our Arsenal – Newcastle tip.
Arsenal FC are currently on course for their first league title in over 18 years. In 2004, the Gunners won the title under legendary coach Arsène Wenger. As then, when Arsenal went through the season without a single defeat, their strengths again lie in the home games. The north Londoners have a clean sheet at home in the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal FC have won all seven of their home games. They share the title of best home team in the league with Man City. In the first game of the new year, Newcastle is another team that is currently in very good form. Eddie Howe’s team is in third place with 34 points.
Arsenal – Newcastle info:
– Date & Time: 03.01.2023, 20:45 hrs.
– Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 19
– TV broadcast: Sky
Arsenal Form & Balance Check
The Gunners are unrecognisable. Compared to the last few years, the 2004 English champions show a completely new face. A look at the Premier League table also shows how well things are really going for coach Mikel Arteta’s team. With 43 points, Arsenal FC are in a commanding position at the top of the table. The Londoners are already seven points clear of their closest rivals, Manchester City. The Gunners also flexed their muscles in the last game of the year, a 4-2 win over Brighton. The victory over the Seagulls was already the fifth success (in the Premier League) in a row. In total, the north Londoners have only conceded points twice this season.
Gunners hard to count on
Unlike rivals Manchester City, the Gunners don’t have just one player who outshines everything. Captain Ödegaard, super talent Martinelli or even Saka are the Gunners’ top scorers with seven and six goals respectively. The defence is doing similarly well as the offence (40 goals). Arsenal have the third-best defence in the Premier League behind their upcoming opponents Newcastle and Manchester City. Against Newcastle, Arsenal will rely not only on their current form but also on the statistics of their last encounters. Arsenal have won four of their last five encounters with the Magpies.
Arsenal facts & analysis
– Arsenal are 1st in the table with 43 points.
– Won last 5 league games
– Ödegaard top scorer with 7 goals
Newcastle form & balance check
If we talk about the big surprises this season, then we have to talk about the Magpies from Newcastle right behind Arsenal FC. The club from the east of England turned into a top team of the Premier League within a few months. Coach Eddie Howe’s team has been the subject of criticism since the takeover by an investor from Saudi Arabia, but in the meantime Newcastle can also convince in sporting terms. They have won four of their last five games. In the last game, however, they only managed a 0-0 draw against Leeds United. As already described, the defence is Newcastle’s showpiece. The eleven goals conceded are the best in the league. Players like Pope, Trippier and also Burn do an incredibly strong job at the back.
Almiron is becoming an X-factor
A lot of big names have been flying around St James Park since the takeover. With the exception of Brazilian Guimaraes, however, Newcastle have been noticeably reticent in the transfer market. There are special reasons for this. Players like Almiron, for example, who have been with the Magpies for a few years, are suddenly blossoming. The man from Paraguay has nine goals and one assist. That makes him by far Newcastle’s top scorer. All in all, coach Eddie Howe’s team makes a very mature impression. It cannot be ruled out that there is something to be gained from the Gunners from London either.
Newcastle facts & analysis
– In 3rd place with 34 points.
– Won 4 of their last 5 games
– Last drawn 0-0 against Leeds United
Predicted line-up – last updated on 2 January 2023
The Gunners are going from victory to victory and the league leaders have now won five matches in a row. Due to this fact, there is no reason for coach Arteta to change anything in the first eleven. The only question mark is behind White. It cannot be ruled out that the English international will be replaced by Japan’s Tomiyasu. Saka, Nketiah and Martinelli will play again in attack. Gabriel Jesus will continue to be absent. The Brazilian suffered a serious knee injury at the World Cup in Qatar.
Coach Howe is not expected to make any major changes for the upcoming opponents from Newcastle. Above all, the defence of Trippier, Schär, Botman and Burn is set. In place of Wood and Joellinton, the quick Wilson and Saint-Maximin could come on.
Arsenal – Newcastle direct comparison & Statistics
Both teams have faced each other 189 times in their history so far, with Arsenal winning 83 times, along with 38 draws and 68 defeats. Most notably, in the last five games there have never been any goals on either side.
– The average number of goals scored when Arsenal FC and Newcastle United meet is 2.2.
– Newcastle United have not conceded a goal in 3 matches.
– Newcastle United’s performance in last 5 matches is better than Arsenal FC’s performance
– Bukayo Saka has the most assists on goal for Arsenal FC with 6 assists. Kieran Trippier (4) leads the way for Newcastle United
